Deal or no deal? M&A hits the brakes

Plus: Choosing the right AP tools to support business growth

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Nikita Alexander
June 04, 2025

 

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Choosing the right AP tools to support business growth
As businesses scale, their financial operations, particularly accounts payable, must evolve to keep pace with growth. Manual processes can quickly become bottlenecks that stall payments, frustrate suppliers, and reduce financial visibility. For AP departments, this means handling more invoices, navigating more complex approval processes, and implementing tighter controls, all without needing to add staff or ...

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